Francesco Vezzoli is an Italian artist who is taking the art world by storm with his mixed media series, Sacriligio. The series captures former supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Christie Brinkley and the still reigning Naomi Campbell in classic Madonna stance and garb with baby Jesus as an accessory.
Vezzoli's signature is added in "embroidery" through digital enhancement, adding a rustic touch. The Francesco Vezzoli works are generally housed in puddle-dripping gold matte frames, which showcase his love for fashion, classic symbols of Italy, the church and his own mother.
Modern Madonna Art
Artist Francesco Vezzoli Modernizes the Virgin Mary
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Art - Creating art that combines celebrities with classic religious imagery offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art world.
2. Mixed Media - Using digital enhancement and embroidery techniques in mixed media artwork presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists.
3. Fashion-inspired Frames - Designing frames inspired by fashion and classic symbols can disrupt the traditional framing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore new avenues by incorporating celebrity culture and mixed media techniques.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry can collaborate with artists to create innovative frames that combine fashion and artwork.
3. Religion - The religious industry can embrace modern interpretations of religious icons through collaborative projects with artists.